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ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #9 (DC COMICS)
The devil on John Jones shoulder.
After a falling out with his Martian partner, Jones has linked up with a darker force. Despair-The-Zero has been the voice in John’s ear. It may not be the one Jones needs to help put his life back together. This is a time where the tables are turned.
NIGHTWING #135 (DC Comics)
It is now or never for Dick Grayson!
The Cirque du Sin has been taking out Nightwing at every step. They set him up for the “murder” of Olivia Pierce. The Zanni was manipulated abductions of Bludhaven’s children. Nightwing entered the nightmarish realm of the twisted circus. A game of chance served deadly consequences. Building are crashing in the streets! One of which houses a wounded Nightwing-Prime!
SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #10 (DC COMICS)
He who laughs last, laughs loudest.
The new Prankster has been making a name for himself in Metropolis. Bodies have been falling and more people have taken notice. One interested party is Superman.
TITANS #32 (DC Comics)
Is this the Titans last stand?
With DC K.O. commencing, the team is scattered. Cyborg lost in his tournament match-up. Donna Troy and Arsenal were taken down by Grail! On Gemworld, the situation is even worse.
FREE PLANET #9 (IMAGE COMICS)
The world of Lutheria is complex to say the least.
After fighting for its’ independence, one would think complete freedom would be a gift. It feels like a curse for the Freedom Guard who fight to protect it.
An embargo is crushing Lutheria’s food supply. This is causing the people to riot in the streets. Is the Guard ready for this overwhelming challenge or will they be torn down from within?
DC K.O.: BOSS BATTLE #1 (DC Comics)
DC K.O. has thrown together some dream match-ups in the quest to become Absolute Champion.
The event has taken on a life of its own. At New York Comic Con 2025, a featured image was leaked, teasing more combatants were involved. This time, they would be from OUTSIDE the DCU. With the tourney down to its’ final four, many had wonder how this would all play out.
ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #11 (DC COMICS)
Are dark days ahead for Jo Mullein?
After handling the assassination attempt from Goldface, Mullein looks to take down who has her on notice. This is easier said than done. Hector Hammond has a new weapon to play with. Is Evergreen ready for the deadly threat coming? Only one way to find out.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #16 (DC COMICS)
The skies rain with blood!
Ever since his debut in Absolute Evil #1, many have wondered when they would see the Absolute version of a certain winged warrior again. Their wait finally comes to an end.
YOUNGBLOOD #3 (2025 - IMAGE COMICS)
Xerxes has arrived and no one is safe!
The mad conqueror has taken down YOUNGBLOOD, Kid Supreme, Suprema AND SUPREME! If this wasn’t bad enough, the Shepard is looming in the atmosphere. Where he goes, THE KEEP is not far behind! Luckily, it looks like help is on the way, but is it too late?
ABSOLUTE FLASH #11 (DC COMICS)
No matter the timeline, alternate dimensions chaos……it’s business as usual for The Flash!
When Wally West is pulled into a dimension Dr. Barry Allen was trying to enter, it leads to a dire situation. The same can be said at Fort Fox. A sinister entity is wrecking everything. He bears the last name of THAWNE! This can’t mean anything good for our Absolute Scarlet Speedster.
ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #8 (DC COMICS)
Hell never left Middleton.
The White Martian looms in the background while John Jones tries salvaging his life back. His wife Bridget is further away from him than ever due to his secret life. There’s something not quite right with his son Tyler. Could it be the White Martian didn’t go away like Jones and his “partner” thought? Also, who was the group at the end of last issue? So many questions!
DC K.O.: THE KIDS ARE ALL FIGHT SPECIAL #1 (DC Comics)
DC K.O. has forced many heroes out of their comfort zones. One prime example is Jonathan Kent.
The Son of Tomorrow has been reeling since his involvement with the Secret Six. Stationed on the JL Watchtower, Kent is given one of the most dangerous duties in existence. He is responsible for watching over a group of super-powered children. This can’t go possibly sideways, right?
LOST FANTASY #7 (IMAGE COMICS)
Henry Blackheart heads into the unknown on his latest case.
His father, Cyrus Blackheart is missing after a vicious attack. Henry refuses to believe he perished in the battle. Time is not on his side. With a possible lead, the journey now heads into an unknown terrain. What will he discover now as it appears he will finally get the answers he seeks.
YOUNGBLOOD #2 (2025 - IMAGE COMICS)
It didn’t take long for things to go from bad to worse.
The premier superhero team YOUNGBLOOD was dispatched to handle the threat of Xerxes. When they arrived, Shaft and company weren’t ready for what they found. Their plans were thwarted fast with the ever powerful being opposing each salvo. If this wasn’t enough to deal with, SUPERME just entered the fight! BRACE FOR IMPACT!
TITANS #31 (DC Comics)
The Titans might be Earth’s last hope.
With the events of DC K.O. unfolding, Darkseid’s return feels inevitable. Nightwing, Beast Boy and Raven are all off planet. Starfire is back on Tamaran. Cyborg was eliminated in his attempt for the crown of “Absolute Champion”. This leaves Arsenal and Donna Troy to hold down the fort.
NIGHTWING #134 (DC Comics)
Into the belly of the dark beast does Dick Grayson go!
The Cirque du Sin has growing its power in Bludhaven. Framing Nightwing for the murder of Olivia Pierce has taken the beloved hero and made him public enemy #1. It has caused headaches in solving their twisted abductions of children's souls. Adding to the chaos is his protégée Nightwing-Prime clings to life after being shot with Kryptonite.
DC K.O.: GREEN LANTERN GALACTIC SLAM #1 (DC COMICS)
The battle raging outside the DC K.O. Tourney is ramping up.
Remaining heroes are doing all they can to protect the universe. One leading the charge is a powerful Green Lantern. Kyle Rayner is doing all he can to slow down Darkseid’s Parademon forces. The cost seems too high as Rayner is drained from his White Lantern powers. In this moment, he is swept away to an even wilder fight raging on.
SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #9 (DC COMICS)
Perry White is a target of a killer with a twisted sense of humor.
Did the Joker come to Metropolis?!
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #12 (DC COMICS)
OA under siege from within?
After the actions of the Starbreaker Supremacy, the home planet of the Green Lantern Corps inhabits more than just the emerald police force. All of the various other corps are housed under one roof. Let’s not forget the Thanagarians who lost their planet during the fight. Everything should be nothing but peaceful with all these various personalities confinded on the same planet, right? Right?!
FREE PLANET #8 (IMAGE COMICS)
The Orouran Empire are no strangers to the planet of Lutheria.
Readers have seen their displays of aggression challenge the Freedom Guard since the inception of the Free Planet. They fight with a ferocity unparalleled. If you are their target, chances of survival are slim to none.